John 15 can sound terrifying: branches that don’t bear fruit are taken away, wither, and are eventually burned.

But what if Jesus is not saying, “One mistake and you’re gone”?

What if the Vine and branches picture that Jesus paints is actually an invitation to grace, friendship, and the opportunity to bear fruit that comes from Him?

Topics:

• One mistake and you’re gone?
• Jesus is the true vine. Who are the branches?
• What kind of fruit?
• Bearing fruit, not producing it
• Abide does not mean “stay attached”
• If you abide, you will bear much fruit
• Abiding in His love
• The Greek does not say “cut”
• You are becoming more like Jesus
• If you’re in doubt, love

This episode is part of the “Scary Verses or Grace?” discussion of passages that sound scary at first, but surprisingly lead us toward grace as we grapple with them and seek the heart of Christ.